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ATLANTA -- Real estate website Curbed.com has released a list of Top 10 Atlanta Projects for 2014.

In introducing its list, curbed.com says, “Whether they're wrapping up, just starting or somewhere in between, major projects will be making mega progress all year long. Step back and think about it: Can any other city compete with a roster like this? Not just this year, but in any single year?”

In an ongoing effort, our deparment invites you to join our "Sponsor a Child" program. By participating in this program you will assist a child who may not have the opportunity to attend due to financial difficulties. With your help, a child will participate in a caring, supportive and fun environment. During Camp Superstars and Camp Funnomenal, we strive to make a difference in someone's life and truly believe

To celebrate Emory's 175th anniversary, Emory Report brings you a look at little-known facts about the university. The Church School Amphitheater was the site of Emory Commencement for nearly 20 years in the 1940s and 1950s. This was also the site of Emory's first televised event, the 1949 graduation ceremony featuring the vice president of the United States Alben W. Barkley as keynote speaker. To see the entire collection of Emory History Minutes, visit Emory Report's website at http://bit.ly/emoryhistoryminutes. And for more information about Emory's 175th Anniversary, visit http://www.emory.edu/175.

To celebrate Emory's 175th anniversary, Emory Report brings you a look at little-known facts about the university. From 1923-1955, Pushball was a tradition on campus battled out between the freshmen and sophomores. It was played with a 180 pound leather ball and 25 people per team on the field with the goal to push the ball into the other team's end zone. It was banned in 1955 because it caused too many injuries. Pushball was brought back for one day only as part of Emory's 175th anniversary celebration. To see the entire collection of Emory History Minutes, log on to Emory Report's website at http://bit.ly/emoryhistoryminutes. And for more information about Emory's 175th Anniversary, log on to http://www.emory.edu/175.